5 JANUARY 1856, Page 40

SCOTCH BANKS—HEAD-QUARTERS EDINBURGH.

Paid

Name of Bank. per Share.

Bank of Scotland £100 ....

British Linen Company Commercial Bank of Scotland 100 ....

National Bank 100 ....

'loyal Bank 100 . . I. mon Bank 50

These tables present a striking contrast as regards 'in the two countries.

Present Dividend

Value. per cent.

£182 .... 7

224 .... 9

214 8 174 .... 7 133 5 • •

the profits of banking